Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below is a extended review of the Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched within a month of the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3600 matches up against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S3600 and the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and SZ8.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.